AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Supply: USDA plans a $21 million purchase of U.S.-grown long-grain rice for nutrition programs, supporting farmers while adding a shelf-stable staple for households. Product Safety: Wise Wife ground cinnamon was recalled in 14 states over elevated lead levels; customers should discard or return it. A separate recall covers Harkla children’s swings with four-hole hooks after reports of injuries. Data Privacy: Applebee’s fixed a flaw that exposed a customer database containing names, birth dates, phone numbers and other personal details. Menu Watch: McDonald’s is exploring higher-protein options, including chicken, as it considers changing tastes among customers using GLP-1 medications; no new items have been announced. Household Budgets: Food and housing claimed nearly half of U.S. household spending in 2025, while Halloween candy prices have climbed more than 70% in five years, prompting shoppers to cut back.
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